Aventon New Year Sale takes up to $500 off legacy + new e-bikes for lows from $999, Autel 50A smart EV chargers, Heybike sale, more

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We’re kicking off 2026’s Green Deals led by the Aventon New Year Sale with up to $500 off e-bikes – many of which are continuing their previous 2025 holiday lows, like the Aventure 3 All-Terrain Smart e-bike at $1,799. Right behind it we have Heybike’s New Year e-bike sale with up to $800 savings starting from $999, as well as Autel’s Sierra Blue and Snow White MaxiCharger Home 50A Smart Level 2 EV Chargers at their $398 low, Jackery’s Explorer 600 v2 deals, Greenworks’ zero-turn riding mower, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like the Anker SOLIX New Year power station sale that ends this weekend, the new low price on Navee’s latest XT5 Pro e-scooter, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Lucid (LCID) took ‘quite a few’ Rivian trade-ins in 2025, but most were still Tesla

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Lucid Motors (LCID) saw “quite a few” trade-ins from Rivian (RIVN) this past year, but most were from Tesla (TSLA) owners.

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The Kia EV3 is a small electric SUV doing big things

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Kia’s low-cost electric SUV continues to impress. The EV3 may be small, but it’s already having a big impact on brand sales.

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Volkswagen shows off the ID. Polo EV interior for the first time before its big debut [Video]

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Volkswagen is preparing to launch its new family of entry-level EVs, starting with the ID. Polo. With its official debut just around the corner, we are finally getting our first look at the revamped interior.

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Wheel-E Podcast: 10k mile e-bike, regen hub motors, more

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This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new semi-recumbent e-trike, regen from hub motors, a 10,000 mile e-bike, new CA e-bike laws, Talaria Komodo, and more.

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Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 delivery results: confirms decline in sales is accelerating

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Tesla (TSLA) has released its Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 delivery and production results. The results confirmed that Tesla had its second consecutive full year of decline in electric vehicle deliveries.

And the decline is accelerating.

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Norway reaches 97% EV sales as EVs now outnumber diesels on its roads

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Norway has released its December and full year 2025 automotive sales numbers and the world’s leading EV haven has broken records once again. The country had previously targeted an end to fossil car sales in 2025, and it basically got there.

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This ultra-comfortable electric trike could keep more people riding for years longer

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A new electric tricycle aimed squarely at comfort, stability, and accessibility is getting ready to hit the road, and it’s a reminder that electrification isn’t just about speed and specs – it’s also about independence.

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After 10,000 miles, here’s what happened to this electric bike

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One of the biggest unanswered questions for many folks considering an e-bike isn’t how a bike rides on day one, but rather how it holds up after years of daily use. Reviews and first impressions are everywhere, but genuine long-term ownership stories are surprisingly rare. That’s why a recent shared case from a rider who just crossed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) on their e-bike caught my attention.

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Energy Dept. orders Colorado to waste millions to reopen a dead coal plant

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The Department of Energy ordered Colorado coal plant to stay open for three months, one day before it was set to close. The coal plant will require tens of millions in repairs to get up and running again, and its retirement was expected to save Colorado ratepayers $79 million per year.

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